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Title An Introduction to Optimal Control Theory: The Dynamic Programming Approach (Texts in Applied Mathematics, 76)
Author Hernández-Lerma, Onésimo
Binding Hardback
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ISBN 9783031211386
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From the publisher

This book introduces optimal control problems for large families of deterministic and stochastic systems with discrete or continuous time parameter. These families include most of the systems studied in many disciplines, including Economics, Engineering, Operations Research, and Management Science, among many others.

The main objective is to give a concise, systematic, and reasonably self contained presentation of some key topics in optimal control theory. To this end, most of the analyses are based on the dynamic programming (DP) technique. This technique is applicable to almost all control problems that appear in theory and applications. They include, for instance, finite and infinite horizon control problems in which the underlying dynamic system follows either a deterministic or stochastic difference or differential equation. In the infinite horizon case, it also uses DP to study undiscounted problems, such as the ergodic or long-run average cost.

After a general introduction to control problems, the book covers the topic dividing into four parts with different dynamical systems: control of discrete-time deterministic systems, discrete-time stochastic systems, ordinary differential equations, and finally a general continuous-time MCP with applications for stochastic differential equations.

The first and second part should be accessible to undergraduate students with some knowledge of elementary calculus, linear algebra, and some concepts from probability theory (random variables, expectations, and so forth). Whereas the third and fourth part would be appropriate for advanced undergraduates or graduate students who have a working knowledge of mathematical analysis (derivatives, integrals, ...) and stochastic processes.

From the rear cover

This book introduces optimal control problems for large families of deterministic and stochastic systems with discrete or continuous time parameter. These families include most of the systems studied in many disciplines, including Economics, Engineering, Operations Research, and Management Science, among many others.

The main objective is to give a concise, systematic, and reasonably self contained presentation of some key topics in optimal control theory. To this end, most of the analyses are based on the dynamic programming (DP) technique. This technique is applicable to almost all control problems that appear in theory and applications. They include, for instance, finite and infinite horizon control problems in which the underlying dynamic system follows either a deterministic or stochastic difference or differential equation. In the infinite horizon case, it also uses DP to study undiscounted problems, such as the ergodic or long-run average cost.

After a general introduction to control problems, the book covers the topic dividing into four parts with different dynamical systems: control of discrete-time deterministic systems, discrete-time stochastic systems, ordinary differential equations, and finally a general continuous-time MCP with applications for stochastic differential equations.

The first and second part should be accessible to undergraduate students with some knowledge of elementary calculus, linear algebra, and some concepts from probability theory (random variables, expectations, and so forth). Whereas the third and fourth part would be appropriate for advanced undergraduates or graduate students who have a working knowledge of mathematical analysis (derivatives, integrals, ...) and stochastic processes.

About the author

David Gonzalez-Sanchez is an associate professor at the Mathematics Department of Universidad de Sonora and CONACYT, Mexico. He obtained a PhD degree in mathematics at CINVESTAV-IPN and a Masters in Economics at CIDE, both in Mexico. His main research interests are optimal control and game theory as well as some of its applications.
Onsimo Henndez-Lerma is a researcher in topics related to discrete- and continuous-time stochastic control problems and dynamic games. He is a member of the Inaugural Class of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society.
Leonardo Laura-Guarachi received the Ph. D. degree in Mathematical Sciences from the Universidad Nacional Autnoma de Mxico. Currently he is an associate professor at the SEPI-ESE-IPN. His research interests include optimal control problems, dynamic games, and their applications.

Saul Mendoza-Palacios is a researcher at the Center for Economic Studies of El Colegio de Mxico. He concluded his doctoral studies at the Mathematics Department of CINVESTAV-IPN. His research interest are in evolutionary games, optimal transport theory in market matching models, optimal control, and applications in economics.

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